Rachael Zimlich, BSN, RN

Toronto, Ontario - More than half of Canadian pet owners polled recently by Harris/Decima say animals are more reliable than people.

General practice remains at a crossroads; hastened by the economy, specialization

National Report - The number of dogs adopted from animal welfare organizations was flat over the last year, but cat adoptions increased 3 percent, according to recent figures from Pet Point, an animal management software ompany.

Washington -- Pets undergoing radiation treatments are thought to get better post-treatment care than people, and one Congressman is hoping guidelines for human care can be improved to model veterinary protocols.

Lincoln, Neb. - A new report advocating shooting as a suitable means of population control for feral cats is drawing the ire of several groups, including the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).

Washington - Federal agencies charged with monitoring animal imports are spread too thin and don't have enough of a clear, overall vision to effectively keep animal diseases from entering the United States, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office.

National Report - More than hald of the veterinary deans surveyed believe that budget and finances in a time of fiscal restraint remain their biggest challenges, according to a new joint study.

Pompano Beach, Fla. - Online sales are up 4.1 percent at PetMed Express, Inc., but revenues are still on the decline, leading the company to boost its presence in the pet supplies market, according to a second-quarter financial statement.

Fort Collins, Colo. - Often, veterinarians cite client relationships as one of their most difficult challenges.

Rockville, Md. - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently offered a retrospective on how it responded to the pet-food recall in 2007.

National Report - Nearly 7,000 animals died in the Gulf of Mexico following the worst man-made disaster in U.S. history.

Chicago - Another annual dues increase and a move to make voting records accessible online are among the items up for consideration by the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) House of Delegates at its winter session Jan. 8 in Chicago.

Chicago - A Park Forest veterinarian who allegedly covered up dog fights and issued fraudulent rabies certifications, among other things, has been arrested.

Wentzville, Mo. - A new cancer care center, operated by the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, will open this spring and offer pet owners more options for specialty care.

APHIS told that current system is ineffective, recommends turning it over to DVMs

Washington -- A plan to develop a sustainable, economically viable model for veterinary education is the key element in a report recently issued by the North American Veterinary Medical Education Consortium (NAVMEC) after more than a year of national meetings with key stakeholders from throughout the profession.

Calls to repeal the bill came just days after the ballot issue.

While the number of animals that die on commercial flights is relatively small, according to DOT, the report suggests that some dogs suffer in the air more than others

Consortium suggestions will be compiled in report for board of the North American Veterinary Medical Education Consortium

Lexington, Ky. - Track surfaces have much less connection to racehorse injuries than other factors, like gender and age, according to new data revealed by The Jockey Club.

Schaumburg, Ill. - The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) might get voting rights on accreditation decisions if a bylaws amendment is approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) House of Delegates (HOD) at its annual meeting in July.

Reno, Nev. - Dr. Davyd Pelsue, 39, learned the hard way that small businesses with a "family" atmosphere are, unfortunately, th emost susceptible to employee theft.

National Report - Since it's 2008 ban, America has exported the job of equine slaughter to its neighbors to the north and south - Canada and Mexico, both of which have cited increases in slaughter rates over the last three years.

Schaumburg, Ill. - Two new resolutions submitted by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Executive Board to the House of Delegates would define the role of veterinarians in the antimicrobial debate.

Belle Meade, Tenn. - The Sunday morning deluge continued unrelenting as two clinic staffers arrived at the Animal Hospital of West Nashville to check on boarded patients.

After $50 jump for 2011, new proposal would allow for $10 hikes in 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Schaumburg, Ill. -- Two new task forces were created by the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) Executive Board at its June meeting.

New Senate bill would make USDA loan repayment program tax-exempt.

Lakewood, Colo. - Two new guides, one listing standardized diagnostic terms for veterinary medicine and another on canine and feline diabetes management, now are available from the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).

Computer error led to mistaken early release of South Carolina veterinarian